Compare/Ford 3000 vs Ford 3430

Ford 3000 vs Ford 3430

Verdict: Ford 3000 vs Ford 3430

The Ford 3000 and the Ford 3430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3000 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. Ford 3000 is the lighter machine (3,700 kg vs 4,642 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3430 is the newer design (1990 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 3000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3430 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

The six-speed transmission was first offered on the Ford 3000 in 1970, replacing the four-speed.Reference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

Factories

Antwerp, BelgiumReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

powerReference

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Original price

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$25,500 (1999 4WD )Reference

Variants

3100

all-purposeReference

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3300

vineyardReference

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3310

narrow chassisReference

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Engine

34.8 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

26.4 kWReference

23.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 107 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power

32.9 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

170.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1150Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

13.1 LReference

10.4 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.584 mmReference

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Point gap

0.559 mmReference

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Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

30.3 kWReference

28.7 kWReference

Max power

26.1 kWReference

23.6 kWReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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65.5 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.8 LReference

Transmission

4-speed with over/underReference

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Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

M-4864-AReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gas 4-speed PTO (claimed)

29.2 kWReference

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Gas 6-speed PTO (claimed)

28.2 kWReference

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Gas 10-speed PTO (claimed)

27.2 kWReference

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Diesel 4-speed PTO (claimed)

29.4 kWReference

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Diesel 6-speed PTO (claimed)

30.3 kWReference

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Diesel 8-speed PTO (claimed)

29.2 kWReference

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Diesel 10-speed PTO (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

30.3 kWReference

28.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

23.8 LReference

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Type

gearReference

Capacity

23.8 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

18.9 lpmReference

48.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

16.1 lpmReference

13.6 lpmReference

Steering press.

41.4 barReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

771 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

29.1 kWReference

27.5 kWReference

PTO (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Control

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position control with top link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

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1397 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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Weight

3700 to 4185 poundsReference

4642 to 5490 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

Length

322 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

176 cmReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Shipping

1678 kgReference

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Operating

1898 kgReference

2462 kgReference

Ballasted

3147 kgReference

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Steering wheel

147 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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2105 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2490 kgReference

Ford 3000 attachments

3000 Serial Number Location

3000 Serial Numbers

1965

C100000Reference

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1966

C124200Reference

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1967

C161300Reference

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1968

C190200Reference

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1969

C226000Reference

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1970

C257600Reference

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1971

C292100Reference

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1972

C327200Reference

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1973

C367300Reference

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1974

C405200Reference

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1975

C450700Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

22Reference

45 (late)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Gas Battery AH

80Reference

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Diesel Battery AH

128Reference

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Battery CCA

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800Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 3000 Height

Hood

137 cmReference

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Exhaust

210 cmReference

212 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

9.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

2362 kgReference

2076 kgReference

Ford 3430 attachments

Ford 3430 Height

ROPS

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230 cmReference

Cab

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241 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.